Keeping Dust at Bay in Your Home

March 19, 2022

Some household chores never seem to be done, and dusting is definitely one of them. Even if you stay on top of this chore, it can be disheartening how quickly the dust settles again. The good news is there are a few easy home hacks you can start today. Let’s look at reducing dust in your home.

Invest in Quality Door Mats

This sounds like a no-brainer, but most homes do not have proper doormats. There is a big difference between a doormat and a rug. Rugs are often placed to look pretty or to add color. A doormat has the sole purpose of collecting dirt at the door so that it doesn’t get tracked into the home. Most rugs do not do this job sufficiently.

A quality doormat will remove dirt from shoes so that it does not enter the home and settle and re-settle as dust.

Pay Attention to Pet Care

If you have been wondering how to keep dust out of the house, start with your pets. Taking care of your pet’s grooming needs on a regular basis will help to decrease the amount of dust that is circulating in your home. Your pets should be washed weekly and brushed thoroughly each day or two. Preferably, brush your pet outdoors.

Close the Windows

The instinct is to throw the windows open if the house gets dirty and stuffy. Open windows will actually contribute to more dust accumulation, though. An open window now and then can help to remove smells, but if your goal is to cut down on dust, you will want to keep the windows closed.

Pass on Carpeting

If it is time to choose new flooring, and dust is a concern, go with laminate, tile, or hardwood instead of carpeting. Carpet is a dust magnet. They collect dust and produce dust all day. It is very difficult to keep carpets dust free. Quality hardwood or laminate flooring is also easier to clean and keeps looking new as well.

Clean Your Pillow Often

Washing your sheets and pillowcases may not be enough to cut down on dust. Dust mites can dwell inside your pillow as well. To wash your pillows, use a mild detergent and wash in the washing machine. You can dry them in the dryer, but you may need to spend some time re-fluffing them afterward.

Damp Mop Often

Mopping is way down on the list of favorite chores, but using a damp mop over all of your hard surfaces a few times a week, can really cut down on the accumulation of dust. Sweeping sometimes just stirs the dust up so that it can re-settle somewhere different, but a damp mop will grab the dust and remove it from your home.